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Plainsmen go 0-3 at Broncbuster Shootout

NJC drops to 1-5 on the season

The Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen took part in the 2015 Broncbuster Shootout this past week. They didn't win a game, but they gained valuable experience playing three games in three days.

The Plainsmen lost their first game of the three day stretch to North Lake College 76-72 on Thursday, Nov. 12. NJC outscored North Lake 40-37 in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome a seven point first half deficit.

Marcus Cooper had an efficient game off the bench, scoring 22 points and grabbing seven boards. Cooper was a perfect 4-4 from the field and made 14 out of 16 free throw attempts.

Alex Mpoyo was another bright spot off the bench scoring nine points and grabbing seven rebounds. Robert Jones led all starters with 13 points.

NJC held a 38-26 first half lead in their second game against Independence Community College, but were ran out of the gym in the second half. Independence outscored NJC 53-27 in the second half to win 79-65.

Jalonni McCorvey led the team in scoring off the bench with 15 points. Mpoyo finished second on the team with 10 points off the bench.

In their final game NJC lost an overtime thriller to Garden City Community College 87-76.

Cooper led the Plainsmen with 27 points and seven rebounds. James Dumes dropped 20 points.

Naradian James recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds coming off the bench. Garrett Baggett added 10 points off the bench.

Jones led the team in rebounds with nine boards.

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NJC's scheduled game against Casper College has been rescheduled to December, 9, at 6 p.m. due to weather concerns.

The Plainsmen's next game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, against Trinidad State Junior College at the Bank of Colorado Event Center. It will start a four-game home stand for NJC.

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